April 2012
Karine Polwart
Award winning Scottish folk singer-songwriter Karine Polwart's simple but evocative style has established her as one of the genre's most respected artists. Don't miss a compelling performance from one of Scotland's finest and most captivating folk artists who will be showcasing tracks from her new, much anticipated, fifth studio album scheduled for release in summer 2012.
Ramsbottom Festival Comedy Club
in support of Ramsbottom Festival 2012
A hilarious evening featuring the cream of comedy talent Live in Ramsbottom. With;
Jay Hampson- excellent timing, a laid back delivery and intelligent material drawing topics as varied as his personal battle with social class to the sexual inadequacy of endangered species.
Scott Agnew - "Killer gags delivered with deadly accuracy"
- Evening Times
BAFTA award winning Welsh comedian Tudur Owen - "Chwerthin llond bol dro arol tro, 'da chi'n siwr o fwynhau"
- BBC Wales
Junior Simpson - as seen on; Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Frank Skinner Show, Harry Enfield Show, Richard and Judy, Armstrong & Miller, BBC Stand Up, Blankety Blank, Comedy Network, Saturday Live and Top Gear!
A First Thursday Comedy Club event.
A Ramsbottom Festival Fundraiser event.
First Thursday Comedy Club
A hilarious evening featuring the cream of comedy talent on the first Thursday of every month.This month features Scottish comedian of the year Ro Campbell (a great achievement for an Australian!) plus soon-to-be-famous Nina Smith, Junior Simpson (as seen on Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Frank Skinner Show, Harry Enfield Show, Blankety Blank, Comedy Network, Saturday Live, Top Gear and his own Channel 5 Show In The Dark) and BAFTA award winning Welsh comedian Tudur Owen - "Chwerthin llond bol dro arol tro, 'da chi'n siwr o fwynhau"
- BBC Wales
Plus even more hillarious acts!
A First Thursday Comedy Club event.
Bury Jazz Weekender
Bury Jazz Weekender is an opportunity for players of all abilities to learn to play jazz as part of an ensemble.
The weekend begins with Welcome to Jazz, a showcase of the many genres of jazz, from dixieland to bluenote, all explained by the Bury Jazz Weekender's resident tutors.
On Saturday morning participants are split into four groups and will learn a repertoire in time for the gig on Sunday night. Sunday involves a percussion and rhythm awareness session.
Workshop leaders are:
Dave Hassell (drums/percussion) a talented workshop leader who works throughout the North West.
Simon Goulding (bass/guitar) currently the bass player for Snake Davis' band.
Paul Kilvington (piano/keyboards) just finished the Jack Jones tour.
Munch Manship (saxophone) an experienced jazz educator who runs regular groups in Bury and Manchester.
The Jazz Weekender ticket includes admission to all concerts over the course of the weekend.
A Bury Jazz Weekender event.
Welcome to Jazz
A showcase of the many genres of jazz, from dixieland to bluenote, all explained by the Bury Jazz Weekender's resident tutors Dave Hassell, Simon Goulding, Paul Kilvington and Munch Manship.
A Bury Jazz Weekender event.
Ian Shaw + Trio
Winner of Best Jazz Vocalist at the BBC Jazz Awards in 2007 and 2004, Ian Shaw has already amassed a number of highly acclaimed albums and is a popular performer both in the UK and the US. An incredibly colourful character, he has been cited as one of the world's finest male jazz vocalists.
A Bury Jazz Weekender event.
Weekender Showcase
Come along to hear the talented musicians of the Bury Jazz Weekender!
Image by Elisabeth D'Orcy
A Bury Jazz Weekender event.
Just Good Friends
Le Voyageur Debout
New, touchingly human, universally funny, theatrical clowns, for all ages from 6 upwards.
Felix and Filomena are the very best of mates, but Felix secretly fancies his best mate Filomena. Unfortunately, Felix does not have much going for him. He is not exactly Brad Pitt.
So, as faithful a friend, and as big-hearted and generous as Filomena is, will Felix get the girl of his dreams?
Gin and Chronic Arthritis
MaD Theatre Company
Love is in the air in the Pickles household. Mariah Pickles loves her boyfriend Jarvis, they are expecting their first child, Baby Ga Ga. Mariah's Mam loves her Bobby, but he's inside for looting and her brother Carlton is looking for love on the internet.
Mariah's Nanna however has lots of loves. One night, one of her fancy men, Wheelchair Barry, takes her on a date to a psycic supper where she's contacted by a lover from long ago. Nanna is over the moon but Barry is jealous of the fella from the other side.
From the producers of Angels With Manky Faces, Thai Brides and Teacakes and The Demise & Rise of Bunny Lamar this is MaD Theatre Company's latest comedy. Miss it and your life will be that bit emptier than it should be.
Please note tickets for the Thursday performance of Gin and Chronic Arthritis are now sold out. Tickets are still available for Friday
Po'Girl
Po'Girl have become one of the most successful bands ever to emerge from Canada, weaving a blend of musical influences, sweetness, grit & soul.
These urban minstrels pen harmony drenched melodies you'll find yourself humming, wowing audiences across the globe with their powerful, passionate and spirited live show.
Jenna Reid
Since releasing her debut solo album in 2005 and being awarded Best Up and Coming Artist at the 2005 Scots Trad Music Awards, Jenna Reid has undoubtedly remained one of the brightest young talents ever to grace the traditional music scene. Jenna is joined by sister Bethany, the youngest ever winner of Shetland's Young Fiddler of the Year competition. Edinburgh based guitarist, Kevin Mackenzie completes the trio.
Nominated as Best Instrumentalist at the 2007 Scots Trad Awards, Jenna's career continues to go from strength to strength.
David R Black
plus support from Jupitar Sands, Inora and Fort Worth
David R Black are currently on tour promoting their third album Secret City, released last year to great reviews.
The Harbour
Limbik Theatre
Peter, a quiet, awkward fisherman, still lives at home with his acerbic and overbearing mother. One fateful night, he brings a seal-woman home from the sea. As Sally grows into life on land, their hopes and secrets catastrophically collide in this funny, moving, and visually striking retelling of a selkie myth. With simple staging and haunting live music, The Harbour unearths an over-fished world filled with impossible desires.
"A masterclass in surreal storytelling.
" - East Anglia Daily Press.
"Such revels are the reason we venture forth to the theatre...one quickly relaxes into total confidence in the troupe's ability to conjure and entertain, which is a rare treat."
- The Prague Post
Limbik creates new theatre work that explores human stories set in epic environments, combining innovative theatrical style with strong narrative craft.
Steve Ashley
Challenging and compassionate, Steve Ashley is one of folk's finest singer-songwriters. His songs have been covered by Fairport Convention, Anne Briggs, Martin Simpson, Wizz Jones, Phil Beer and many other artists.
His award-winning debut album, Stroll On is widely acknowledged as a folk-rock classic and his latest, Time and Tide was described by fROOTS as "a modern day masterpiece"
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Andy Irvine
For more than 40 years, Andy has been a world music pioneer and icon for traditional music and musicians. Founder member of bands such as Sweeney's Men, Planxty, Patrick Street, and Mozaik, he has been hailed as "a tradition in himself."
Musician, singer and songwriter, few others can equal his repertoire: Irish traditional songs, dexterous Balkan dance tunes, and a compelling canon of his own material that defies description.
"His artistry is quite simply unique."
- The Independent
The Snail and the Whale
Tall Stories Theatre Company
'How I long to sail' said the tiny snail...
A tiny snail longs to see the world, so she hitches a lift on the tail of a huge humpback whale. Together they go on an amazing journey, experiencing sharks and penguins, icebergs and volcanoes. The little snail is amazed by it all, but starts feeling very small in the vastness of the world...
Then disaster strikes - the whale becomes beached in a bay... Can the tiny snail save the day?
Tall Stories, creators of the Gruffalo and Room on the Broom stage shows, are proud to present their latest collaboration with Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Created in Tall Stories' unique style, The Snail and the Whale combines physical storytelling, live music and lots of laughs - for everyone aged 4 and up.
James Grant
Widely regarded as one of the finest singer-songwriters and performers around, Love And Money frontman James Grant plays material from all his critically acclaimed solo albums and a smattering of the old favourites in a solo acoustic setting. This is a show not to be missed, raw, heart-rending and uplifting...as MOJO says, "This is music from another place..."
Mark Radcliffe and The Big Figures
The Big Figures is a proper R&B band in the classic Dr Feelgood mould, featuring BBC 6 Music DJ Mark Radcliffe and his best mate of over thirty years, PJ Walmsley.
Feelgood afficionados will know that The Big Figure was the drummer in the original group and that explains the name of this band, rather than any reference to the middle-aged spread experienced by certain members. Fresh from performing at The Ramsbottom Festival make sure you catch this fantastic band, and help us to raise money for the next Ramsbottom Festival.
Please note this event has been moved from 19 April @ 8pm
A Ramsbottom Festival Fundraiser event.
Tuesday 24
April 7.30pm
Wednesday 25
April 7.30pm
Thursday 26
April 7.30pm
Friday 27
April 7.30pm
Saturday 28
April 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Main Theatre
£12 Saturday Evening
£10 Wednesday - Friday, And Saturday Matinee
£8 Tuesday
Jekyll and Hyde
PADOS Theatre Group
Robert Louis Stevenson's famous story comes to life in this new production by PADOS Theatre Group.
Katriona Gilmore and Jamie Roberts
BBC Radio 2 Horizon Award Nominees Katriona Gilmore (Rosie Doonan and the Snapdragons, ex-Tiny Tin Lady) and Jamie Roberts (Kerfuffle) have been performing together since 2006. Their self-penned material ranges from blazing instrumentals to heart-wrenching songs, to contemporary arrangements of traditional songs.
Shadows and Half Light, the duo's first album has been described as "inspired"
by fRoots and awarded five stars by Rock'n'Reel.
Walsh and Pound
Labelled respectively as 'one of the most original harmonica players in Britain' and 'the UK's top Clawhammer banjoist', the two have joined forces to create a highly entertaining and astonishing live set.
Prepare to be astonished by stunning vocals, frailing banjo wizardry and sounds you didn't think were possible on harmonica. The pair have just finished recording their debut album.